Chelsea's defeat to Fulham has left a sour taste in the mouths of supporters, who are growing increasingly restless under the ownership of Behdad Eghbali. The club's performance at Craven Cottage was a dismal reminder that Rosenior's appointment is going to be no easy task.
The Blues' lacklustre display was characterised by poor defending and disciplinary issues, with Chelsea falling to 10 men after Marc Cucurella brought down Harry Wilson in the box. The resulting red card for the Spaniard seemed to spark a chain reaction of incidents, as three players were booked for dissent, further antagonising the furious travelling fans.
The only bright spot for Chelsea was a brief period of levelling the score when Antonee Robinson headed Pedro Neto's corner against his own bar and Liam Delap converted the rebound. However, this initial reprieve was short-lived, and Fulham continued to dominate possession as they sought to build on their 1-0 lead.
The game's turning point came in the form of a moment of impudence from Wilson, who danced round Jorrel Hato before squeezing home his seventh goal of the season. The goal will be remembered for its sheer audacity and will undoubtedly leave Chelsea fans seething.
Fulham's victory was all the more impressive given the fact that they were missing several key players due to injury. However, their streetwise approach, coupled with Marco Silva's shrewd tactics, ultimately proved too much for a Chelsea side struggling to find its footing under Rosenior's leadership.
As for Rosenior himself, the new head coach appears to be taking on board the harsh realities of life at Chelsea. His attendance at Craven Cottage was a calculated move, allowing him to observe his team in all their misery and gain a deeper understanding of the issues that lie ahead.
For now, however, it is difficult to see how Rosenior can restore order at Stamford Bridge without significant investment and some much-needed discipline among his players. The task ahead will be far from easy, but for Fulham, this victory has brought them breathing space in the league table โ a respite they can hold onto with both hands.
The Blues' lacklustre display was characterised by poor defending and disciplinary issues, with Chelsea falling to 10 men after Marc Cucurella brought down Harry Wilson in the box. The resulting red card for the Spaniard seemed to spark a chain reaction of incidents, as three players were booked for dissent, further antagonising the furious travelling fans.
The only bright spot for Chelsea was a brief period of levelling the score when Antonee Robinson headed Pedro Neto's corner against his own bar and Liam Delap converted the rebound. However, this initial reprieve was short-lived, and Fulham continued to dominate possession as they sought to build on their 1-0 lead.
The game's turning point came in the form of a moment of impudence from Wilson, who danced round Jorrel Hato before squeezing home his seventh goal of the season. The goal will be remembered for its sheer audacity and will undoubtedly leave Chelsea fans seething.
Fulham's victory was all the more impressive given the fact that they were missing several key players due to injury. However, their streetwise approach, coupled with Marco Silva's shrewd tactics, ultimately proved too much for a Chelsea side struggling to find its footing under Rosenior's leadership.
As for Rosenior himself, the new head coach appears to be taking on board the harsh realities of life at Chelsea. His attendance at Craven Cottage was a calculated move, allowing him to observe his team in all their misery and gain a deeper understanding of the issues that lie ahead.
For now, however, it is difficult to see how Rosenior can restore order at Stamford Bridge without significant investment and some much-needed discipline among his players. The task ahead will be far from easy, but for Fulham, this victory has brought them breathing space in the league table โ a respite they can hold onto with both hands.